UPDATED: See the goal as the Marlies win their preseason opener 1-0 over the IceCaps

In a game that had a conveniently even three penalties for each side, it was a power play that decided it.  Chase Witala, the former Prince George Cougars player who had three games with the Marlies last year, scored the only goal of the game 53 second into the third period.

Not exactly the best angle but here is Chase Witala's goal from the #Marlies 1-0 win vs St.John's pic.twitter.com/vUVj6sq3Y8

— Todd Crocker (@HockeyCrock) October 7, 2016

The Marlies sent a lineup of Orlando Solar Bears, hopefuls on PTOs and a few brand-new Marlies signed last spring.  Also on the trip is Adam Brooks, who may or may not be a Marlie this year.  The other option is an overaged year in the WHL.

Marlies lines:

Lines vs St John's
Marchment Cameranesi Faille
Foster Brooks Bulmer
Witala Findlay Hohman
Brace Werek Maggio#marlieslive 2/2

— Todd Crocker (@HockeyCrock) October 7, 2016

The IceCaps had a slightly more experienced lineup.

Tonight's lineup! We know you've been waiting for this: 😏#GoIceCapsGo pic.twitter.com/axMTAIYt26

— St. John's IceCaps (@IceCapsAHL) October 6, 2016

But the Marlies had new goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo in net, and he got the shutout. Charlie Lindgren was also good in the net for St. John’s, and it was Zach Fucale who Witala scored on.

Here are your #ColemansCup Three Stars of the game: pic.twitter.com/C7l8eMjE8P

— St. John's IceCaps (@IceCapsAHL) October 7, 2016

The IceCaps have a recap up.  The next game is tomorrow night in Corner Brook Newfoundland.